Chair, ca. 1750-1778.

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Chair, ca. 1750-1778.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/770379986

Mahogany side chair; serpentine crest with a foliate-carved patera flanked by gadrooned S-scrolls that begin at the ears, continue into the splat, and terminate in carved volutes; carved pierced splat; fluted stiles continuing into canted back legs; upholstered slip seat; gadrooned skirt; foliate brackets; cabriole front legs with foliate carving and gadrooning; claw-and-ball feet. Details of back, leg, knee, and seat frame.

Modern textile upholstery.

Winterthur Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8185759

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Courtenay, Hercules, ca. 1744-1784.

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Pollard, John, 1914-

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Randolph, Benjamin, 1721-1791.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60p12wk (person)

It is unclear when and where Randolph first trained and practiced cabinetmaking, but in 1767 he advertised his new shop in Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. He also employed around this time cabinetmakers John Pollard and Hercules Courtenay. His clientele included wealthy figures such as John Cadwalader and Vincent Emerson Lockerman (several pieces probably owned by Lockerman are included). Randolph retired in 1778. From the description of Chair, ca. 1767. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat...